As she prepares for her “30 Years of Blue Tour,” country singer LeAnn Rimes is opening up about a longstanding issue that’s impacted her performances: temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). The singer shared that flare-ups have caused intense jaw pain, clicking and even her jaw briefly slipping out of place on stage. Calling it part of her ongoing “explorations around health and wellness,” Rimes recently underwent Emface TMJ, an FDA-cleared treatment to relieve muscle tension and improve jaw function.
The treatment combines radiofrequency to boost circulation and help ease muscle spasms with HIFES (high-intensity facial electrical stimulation) to stimulate and strengthen the jaw muscles. According to her provider, it targets areas like the pterygoid and temporalis muscles to help reduce clenching and discomfort.
During the session, Rimes described the sensation as “fuzzy” and surprisingly soothing. “It feels like somebody put WD-40 on my joints,” she said. “You don’t realize how tight something is until it starts to loosen.”
Two sessions in, she put the treatment to the test. “I’m in the studio today, so we’re going to see how calm and relaxed I stay,” she shared.
Stress Relief, Too
In addition to Emface TMJ, Rimes also tried Exomind, a next-generation transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy designed to help manage stress and anxiety. The noninvasive treatment uses a magnetic field to stimulate neurons involved in emotional regulation and cognitive function, promoting neuroplasticity and healthier stress responses.
After finishing a studio session, Rimes said the treatment delivered exactly what she was hoping for ahead of tour. “I just finished in the studio, and I have to say, my jaw has really held up,” she said. “It feels really good. It feels much looser than normal after I’ve performed…yeah, feeling good.”
